• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Cooking With Curls logo

  • Recipes
  • Cooking 101
  • Meet Lisa
  • Privacy Policy
  • Link Parties

December 11, 2017 1 Comment

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Pin992
Share10
Tweet
Yum
Share
1K Shares

My poor Instant Pot®was feeling sad and neglected last week so I figured it was about time to create a new recipe. Several ideas popped into my head but I was craving cheese, so I knew that I had to come up with a rich and creamy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe to share with you…..

Rich and creamy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is for dinner! © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

I could have gone crazy and topped my Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with bacon bits, broccoli, or even additional cheese, but I opted to keep it simple. Why not let the delicious cheese flavors shine and be the star of the show, right?

Add the dried pasta, water, salt and butter to the liner insert…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese water © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Secure the lid and make sure the venting knob is in the “Sealing” position.

Press the “Manual” button, on “High Pressure” and use the + and – buttons to set the timer to 4 minutes…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese 4 minutes manual high pressure © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

When the timer beeps place a towel over the venting knob and “Quick Release” the pressure. Pull the knob in short bursts to avoid a foam explosion. If you hear gurgling, turn it off and try again…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese release steam © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Remove the lid…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese noodles © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Press the “Cancel” button, then the “Saute” button. Add the cheeses a little bit at a time stirring in between…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese mix in cheeses © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Continue stirring until all of the cheese is melted. Pour in the milk and add the dry mustard, paprika, onion powder and cayenne…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese mix in seasonings © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Stir until thoroughly combined and the mixture starts to thicken. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Turn the pressure cooker off and serve…..

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Macaroni and Cheese is still one of my favorites!

Notes:

  • I used Sharp Cheddar and Gruyere cheese, but you can substitute Gouda or Monterrey Jack for the Gruyere.
  • When you first remove the lid there is still quite a bit of liquid left in the pot. Do not try to cook all of the liquid out or your pasta will end up being dry.
  • I used CashewMilk so my Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is thinner than if you use whole milk or heavy cream.
  • I used Cellentani shaped noodles because I love the shape. You can use any noodles that you like, but adjust the cooking time if they are significantly smaller in size.

If you do not have an Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, you can still make Homemade Macaroni and Cheese on the stove…..

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - childhood favorite without all of the chemicals cookingwithcurls.com

If you don’t have any noodles…how about Instant Pot Cheddar-Ale Soup instead…..

Warm your body and your soul with a big bowl of rich and creamy Instant Pot Cheddar-Ale Soup | Cooking with Curls

For a super easy meal, you have to try Instant Pot Spaghetti…..

This Instant Pot Spaghetti is perfect for those nights when you need dinner fast! cookingwithcurls.com

In case you are wondering, I have this magical Instant Pot and absolutely love…as if you couldn’t tell. 😉

Enjoy!!

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

This rich and creamy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect family meal any night of the week! Get creative and top it with bacon bits, broccoli, or additional cheese.
0 from 0 votes
Print
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pound pasta - I used Cellentani shaped pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk, heavy cream, or CashewMilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the dried pasta, water, salt and butter to the liner insert.
  • Secure the lid and make sure the venting knob is in the “Sealing” position.
  • Press the “Manual” button, on “High Pressure” and use the + and – buttons to set the timer to 4 minutes. 
  • When the timer beeps place a towel over the venting knob and “Quick Release” the pressure. Pull the knob in short bursts to avoid a foam explosion. If you hear gurgling, turn it off and try again.
  • Remove the lid. Press the “Cancel” button, then the “Saute” button. Add the cheeses a little bit at a time stirring in between.
  • Continue stirring until all of the cheese is melted. Pour in the milk and add the dry mustard, paprika, onion powder and cayenne.
  • Stir until thoroughly combined and the mixture starts to thicken. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Turn the pressure cooker off and serve.

Notes

  • I used Sharp Cheddar and Gruyere cheese, but you can substitute Gouda or Monterrey Jack for the Gruyere.
  • When you first remove the lid there is still quite a bit of liquid left in the pot. Do not try to cook all of the liquid out or your pasta will end up being dry.
  • I used CashewMilk so my Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is thinner than if you use whole milk or heavy cream.
  • I used Cellentani shaped noodles because I love the shape. You can use any noodles that you like, but adjust the cooking time if they are significantly smaller in size.
This rich and creamy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect family meal any night of the week! Get creative and top it with bacon bits or broccoli © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

This recipe will be partying at these link parties!

Pin992
Share10
Tweet
Yum
Share
1K Shares

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Main Course, Pasta 1 Comment

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Seana Turner says

    December 12, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Looks delicious! Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese. Well, I guess some people don’t, that I sure do:) I keep passing your Instant Pot recipes on to my daughter who is collecting them to try:)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Your Favorite Recipes

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

IP Hard Boiled Eggs Sidebar Image

Instant Pot Faux-tisserie Chicken

IP Faux-tisserie Chicken Sidebar Image

Whole 30 Ranch Dressing

Whole 30 Ranch Dressing Sidebar Image

Find a Recipe

Never Miss a Recipe

Sign up to get new recipes via email!

You know you want one…..

Footer

Categories

Past Posts

Find a Recipe

Copyright © 2012-2019 Cooking with Curls